The Edit Journal

September is Sexual Health Awareness Month. A reminder that looking after your sexual wellbeing is part of caring for your whole self. From regular STI testing to open conversations with partners, it’s about awareness, respect, and action. Explore how to protect, connect, and prioritise your health.

Menopause marks the end of periods, but the transition (perimenopause) brings unique symptoms and health needs. Understand what to expect and how to support your body during this stage.

Period pain can signal serious health conditions. Understand what is normal, what is not, and why seeking help is essential for your wellbeing.

Period myths fuel stigma and misinformation. Learn the facts about fertility, PMS, cycle length, and pain so you can understand your body with confidence.

Taking time to know your own body can be life-saving. This blog walks you through how to perform a breast self-exam at home - step by step, in simple, approachable language. With guidance from the National Breast Cancer Foundation, you’ll also find a clear chart to keep on hand for regular checks. Because early detection isn’t just medical - it’s self-care.

A practical, simple guide to sexual health checks: what to expect, how to prepare, and why they’re an important part of your self-care.

Explores the importance of regular sexual health check-ups for all genders, breaking the stigma and reframing them as an empowering act of self-care.

This post introduces the concept of pleasure mapping—a practice of slow, curious self-touch without a goal of orgasm. It walks readers through how to set up a safe, inviting space for exploration and offers practical tips for tuning into sensation, pressure, and emotional responses. The blog explains how pleasure mapping builds body trust, increases self-awareness, and helps overcome disconnection or numbness. Above all, it invites readers to explore their bodies with gentleness, not performance.

This post explores the gaps in sex education and the lasting impact it has on body awareness and confidence. It highlights how many people—especially women and vulva owners—were never taught accurate or empowering information about their anatomy, pleasure, or cycles. The blog empowers readers to reclaim that knowledge through body literacy, self-touch, and daily practices like cycle tracking and pleasure mapping. It's a gentle but firm reminder that understanding your body is a right—not a luxury.